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So, what do YOU think is wrong with my car

  • 08-02-2009 9:47pm
    #1
    badabinbadaboom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭


    Tought Id post this because it might be interesting, its to late and dark to go fixing anything at the mo so I might as well get some opinions other than my own.
    Heres the details.

    -93 Mazda 323 1.3 (with doors attached)
    -Usually splutters in the cold
    -Was started yesterday but only for a few seconds
    -Was'nt started at all today
    -Usually starts fine
    -I think its stopped making the whirring noise it usually makes when you switch on the ignition(fuel pump?) but Im half deaf and never really took notice of wether this car made it or not
    -All HT leads are in place, there are no other loose or missing wires hanging around under the bonnet
    -Yes it has petrol in it
    -The battery apears fully charged because its cranking the engine fine and strong like it usually does

    Thats all I can think of thats relevant.
    I sat in to it tonight at about 8 o' clock and cranked the engine yet didnt start but it did judder a bit as though it was about to start but it never finished a cycle.
    Personally though Im thinking fuel pump, I cant think of any reason why it would suddenly refuse to start other than a fuel problem.
    Any opinions so I can atttack it with spanners in the morning?


Comments

  • #2
    CharlieCroker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,451 ✭✭✭CharlieCroker


    could be the starter motor too.


  • #3
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,423 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Flooded?


  • #4
    johnplayerblue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 747 ✭✭✭johnplayerblue


    Ignition coil


  • #5
    rufio306
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭rufio306


    if you spray carb cleaner or similar in the intake and it fires at least you will definitley know that its not gettin fuel and would eliminate some possibilities.


  • #6
    badabinbadaboom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭badabinbadaboom


    rufio306 wrote: »
    if you spray carb cleaner or similar in the intake and it fires at least you will definitley know that its not gettin fuel and would eliminate some possibilities.

    Its fuel injection, would that still work?


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  • #7
    rufio306
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭rufio306


    badabinbadaboom wrote: »
    Its fuel injection, would that still work?

    id imagine so if you spray it where the air filter is


  • #8
    badabinbadaboom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭badabinbadaboom


    cool, I can give that a shot then before I go ripping pumps and filters.


  • #9
    rufio306
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭rufio306


    yea try it and sure at least youll know then its lack of fuel thats the problem, hope you get it sorted


  • #10
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    It could be the cold and if it wasn't started for a while a weak battery, it may appear to be fully charged if its lighting up the dash etc. When you get it going again bring it on a good spin so the battery gets charged fully. Those battery boosters are good for this purpose, but if you don't have one you may need a mate to help you push start it.


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